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K383 YEW

1992 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,728 mi
Last recorded54,728 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1992 BMW K Series50,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK383 YEW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 54,728 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 May 2018 54,533 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 54,533 miles

Central Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 53,626 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 53,588 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 53,506 miles

rear brake action slightly spongy

Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,172 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 53,115 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 52,854 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 52,853 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2009 52,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,633 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,356 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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K383 YEW is a 1992 BMW K Series in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1992 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 50,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K383 YEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 34 years old, this BMW K Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K383 YEW registered?

K383 YEW is a 1992 BMW K Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K383 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K383 YEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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